EPONYM
13
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈɛpənɪm//
noun
- (sometimes proscribed) A name taken from a person, a namesake toponym, term, etc."Alexandria is an eponym, taken from its founder Alexander the Great."
- (loosely, sometimes proscribed) A name or term derived from any proper noun, inclusive of places, brands, etc.""Tangerine" is an eponym in reference to Tangier... The unflattering eponym "shanghai" derived from the behavior of American shippers, not the Chinese themselves..."
- (archaic) Synonym of epitome, a person taken as a symbol or quintessential representative of some trait, school, etc."Rockefeller became the very eponym of wealth."
- (archaic) Synonym of epithet, a distinguishing title."It was only posthumously that Julian was distinguished with the eponym "Apostate"."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 13 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 15 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'EPONYM'?
The word EPONYM is worth 13 points in Scrabble.
E1
P3
O1
N1
Y4
M3
Total: 13 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'EPONYM'?
The word EPONYM is worth 15 points in Words With Friends.
E1
P4
O1
N2
Y3
M4
Total: 15 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.